Spring in Minnesota = Planting season! Several of our customers have shady ponds and were wondering which plants need sunlight. So, here are a few shady-pond-plant tips! Plant early spring blooming perennials. The plants come up and flower before the trees have...
Natural ponds are a bit tricky because of fluctuating water levels. If you have a natural pond, you are probably familiar with the dead, brown line just above the water when a dry season comes and a soggy, grassy mess in wet years. There is no “correct” method for...
Biofilters, also called biofalls, are an awesome tool in maintaining a clean, clear water feature. Biofilters combine Mother nature’s way with containerized water gardening to clean the water using beneficial bacteria. The filter systems I am familiar with are black...
If you ask us, “Is my pond safe for my pet?” We will say, “It depends on which style of pond you have.” If you have an ecosystem pond, the answer is “YES!” Ecosystem ponds mimic nature in the way they use filtration systems, plants, fish, and...
Want to build a pond? Should you use big rocks or smaller rocks? Take a quick picture tour of several ponds built near Minneapolis/ St. Paul, MN using a machine versus setting rocks by hand. Building a pond is a fun way to spend time outdoors! Whether you hire it done...
Aquatic Plants, Pond Plants, Locally Grown, Minneapolis St. Paul MN, Canna Africa Sunset Canna Lily in a Floating Island Leaf of Africa Sunset Canna Type: Marginal Blooms: Deep orange Light: full sun Height: Up to 4 feet Zone: 7 This stunning Canna has stunning...
